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The government controlled its power through taxes and taking care of the rich.

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Emperors relied on legalist ideas

Empire was split into 36 states

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Weapons only for military

Walls built to protect emperor from outsiders

Soldiers were well-trained and FIERCE

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3 main jobs to benefit China: farming, military, building

Some jobs required by emperor

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1. The single width of cart axles encouraged trade as there was no delay in moving goods through the provinces.

2.  In any part of the empire people would receive the same amount of goods wherever they bought them. Also, a single currency and script were introduced. These actions benefited the country because trade and communications were much easier.

3. A 4,700 mile network of roads was developed to ease travel in the empire and to the frontiers.

4. All carts would travel in the same wheel ruts and there would be no need to change to a cart with a different axle width in different provinces.

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Transportation became more advanced.

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1. A 4,700 mile network of roads was developed to ease travel in the empire and to the frontiers.

2. All carts would travel in the same wheel ruts and there would be no need to change to a cart with a different axle width in different provinces.

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Trade was widespread.

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Legalism dominated the system of values in Qin society.

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Obedience was #1

Discipline necessary because they thought humans are undisciplined

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There were limited occupations in the Qin dynasty.

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Legalism was used to keep people in line.

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The system of defense was very strategic.

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Harsh punishments (death penalty common).